Democratic socialist headed for $142K legislature salary begs for rent handout, deletes post after backlash
A Democratic Socialist expected to coast to victory in a deep-blue Queens state Assembly district is facing questions after briefly asking supporters to help cover his rent and grocery bills while waiting to take office.Brian Romero, the Democratic nominee for New York's 34th Assembly District, removed a GoFundMe campaign Friday after the New York Post inquired about the fundraiser, which sought $2,000 to help with living expenses.Romero said he left his job as a senior adviser to state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez earlier this year after receiving ethics guidance once he became a candidate for Assembly, according to the Post.
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Brian Romero, the Democratic Socialist nominee for New York's 34th Assembly District, started a GoFundMe asking for $2,000 to help pay his rent and groceries. He said he needed the money while waiting to take office after leaving his job as a senior adviser to a state senator. After the New York Post asked about the fundraiser, Romero removed the GoFundMe page. The move drew criticism online about a candidate seeking personal financial help.
Why it matters
The incident shows how a candidate's personal finances can become a public issue during a campaign. It also highlights the scrutiny candidates face over fundraising and ethical guidelines.
- Who is Brian Romero?
- He is the Democratic Socialist nominee for New York's 34th Assembly District.
- Why did he start the GoFundMe?
- He said he needed help with rent and groceries while waiting to take office.
- What happened after the New York Post inquired?
- He deleted the GoFundMe campaign.
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